The resident has the right to:
(1) Refuse to perform services for the nursing home; and
(2) Perform services for the nursing home, if they choose, when:
(a) The facility has documented the need or desire for work in the plan of care;
(b) The plan specifies the nature of the services performed and whether the services are voluntary or paid;
(c) Compensation for paid services is at or above prevailing rates; and
(d) The resident agrees to the work arrangement described in the plan of care.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.090, 18.51.070, 70.97.230, 70.128.040, chapters 70.129, 74.42, and 74.39 RCW. WSR 26-05-046, s 388-97-0420, filed 2/12/26, effective 3/15/26. Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.51 and 74.42 RCW and 42 C.F.R. 489.52. WSR 08-20-062, ยง 388-97-0420, filed 9/24/08, effective 11/1/08.]